Major Changes to the U.S. Import Duties Coming August 29th, 2025

TL; DR: The Standard Shipping option to the United States remains free. To provide a seamless, surprise-free experience, all product prices for U.S. customers now include the estimated import duties. The price you see at checkout is the final price you pay.

Background:

Effective August 29, 2025, significant changes to United States tariff policies will impact all incoming international shipments, including your orders from DARABARA. We're writing to give you a heads-up about these changes and explain how we're adapting to ensure a smooth and surprise-free shopping experience for you.

The United States is eliminating its "de minimis" rule, which previously allowed most items valued under $800 to enter the country duty-free. Starting August 29th, all orders, regardless of their value, will be subject to import duties.

Additionally, import duty rates for goods from certain countries are changing. For our customers, the most significant change is a new tariff of approximately 15% on products made in Japan, for now.

For U.S. Customers: All-Inclusive Pricing for a Seamless Experience

To create the most transparent and straightforward shopping experience, we have updated our pricing for all orders shipping to the United States.

All prices shown on our store for U.S. customers are now all-inclusive. We have incorporated the estimated import duties directly into the product price. This means the price you see on the product page is the final price you'll pay for the item, there will be no separate duty charges added at checkout.

We will continue to ship your orders using the Delivery Duty Paid (DDP) method. This means we take care of all the customs formalities and fees on our end, so your package will arrive at your doorstep with no additional charges or customs-related delays. What you pay at checkout is the final amount, guaranteed.

We understand that this is a significant change, and we want to be as transparent as possible. Our goal is to continue providing you with the beautiful, high-quality products you love, without the hassle of unpredictable customs fees.

We appreciate your understanding and continued support as we navigate these new regulations. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Sincerely,

The Darabara Team